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New Documentary Pulls the Curtain Back on Famed L.A. Rocker Hangout the Sunset
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Befitting its subject, If These Walls Could Rock dishes up plenty of juicy stories. There are musicians like Billy Bob Thornton and Michael Des Barres recalling their many antics at the property (drugs, sex and more drugs and sex).
‘Space Cowboy’ Review: A Skydiving Cameraman Looks Back on His Rise and Many, Many Falls
Given the deep pockets of the participants’ employers, from MTV to Pepsi to action blockbusters like “XXX” and the first big-screen “Charlie’s Angels,” however, they’re pretty high-quality — as is the new material shot by Tony Johansson.
‘Space Cowboy’ Review: Freefall Cinematographer Joe Jennings Stuns in Life-Affirming Documentary
Switching between a chronological telling of Jennings’ career and some gorgeous behind-the-scenes footage from an ambitious stunt shot specifically for the documentary, “Space Cowboy” finds a brilliant feature in a story some lesser documentarians might cut down to a short.
Notorious D.O.P: Commercial Shooting with Tony Johansson“
I really value the creative,” says Tony Johansson, commercial and documentary DP, “if it’s challenging and visually fun, I’m in.” His latest project is a great demonstration of all of the above: a high-energy commercial that blends block parties, brownstones and Biggie Smalls.
"Visually Stunning and emotionally complex film - One of the 10 best documentaries of 2024"
Joe Jennings, skydiver, cinematographer extraordinaire, and subject of Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt’s visually stunning and emotionally complex film, was, along with his skysurfing partner Rob Harris, on top of the world in the ’90s.Link to full article
